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California Officials Declare Chemical Tank Explosion Threat Eliminated After Emergency Operation
The BLEVE risk at GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove has been neutralized, though reduced evacuation orders affecting about 16,000 residents remain in place.
40,000 Under Evacuation Orders After Chemical Tank Leak in Southern California
A storage tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove holding 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate remains unstable as crews work to prevent an explosion.
D.C. Mayoral Candidates Navigate Federal Relationship Amid Police Reform, Park Projects
Seven Democratic candidates are competing to succeed Muriel Bowser while managing the District's complex relationship with the Trump administration.
Paxton Pulls Negative Ads Against Cornyn as Senate Primary Race Enters Final Stretch
The move signals Paxton's confidence with Trump's endorsement, but Cornyn vows to keep pressing attacks on scandals that have some Republicans bracing for a $100 million rescue operation.
Texas Democratic Congressional Candidate Clarifies Comments on 'Internment Camps' After Party Condemnation
Maureen Galindo, running in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District near San Antonio, faces a primary runoff against DCCC-endorsed Johnny Garcia next week.
Seattle Mayor Reverses Starbucks Boycott Stance as Company Expands in Tennessee
Wilson admits her comments urging a boycott of the Seattle-based coffee giant 'caused more harm than good' as critics warn of capital flight from progressive cities.
9/11 Steel Beam Arrives at Florida School Where Bush Learned America Was Under Attack
The World Trade Center artifact, part of Tunnel to Towers Foundation's national remembrance tour, was displayed at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota where President George W. Bush received news of the attacks in 2001.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Ends Independent Bid for Michigan Governor
The former Democratic mayor cited being behind in both polls and fundraising, with a Detroit Regional Chamber poll showing him at 23% support.
Ex-Biden Official Wins Georgia Democratic Primary for Governor in Bid to End Party's Losing Streak
Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor who served in the Biden White House, captured the nomination over four other candidates in Tuesday's primary.
Tuberville, Jones to Face Off in Race for Alabama Governor's Mansion
The matchup pits a sitting Republican senator against his predecessor who famously defeated Roy Moore in a 2017 Senate special election.